BackKingman Turquoise Belt Buckle by Verdy Jake (#57)
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4 1/4" x 3"
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With her grandfather’s tools and a massive cabochon of Kingman turquoise, Navajo silversmith Verdy Jake has fabricated an outstanding belt buckle. As our father Duke might say, “You can see that thing coming like a headlight on a freight train!” Verdy’s buckle is indeed large and bright. The silverware is exceptional, as well as the precise workmanship and stamp detail. Stand back! The Verdy Express is coming down the tracks.
About the artist:
The jewelry created by Navajo silversmith Verdy Jake reflects Southwest jewelry classicism at its best. Showcasing high quality turquoise and coral with substantial silver work, she intuits a perfect balance between precious metal and precious stone.
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Precious Stones
Turquoise;
Precious stones have symbolic implications. For example, turquoise if a "collective
term for all the precious stones, wealth, or mixed offerings. Good fortune is
attributed to this stone." Both white shell and turquoise are emphasized
in Kinaalda? More about this legend
Silversmith Work
When and how the Navajo acquired the art of working metals is unknown but there are reasons for supposing that it was introduced among them, or at least more developed and improved upon by them, since the time they have occupied their present country?
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